The Town FilesPeach County, Georgia
28,560 people. The median home is worth $207,800 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $71,293.
Towns in Peach County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Valley | 8,780 | $127,100 | $50,283 | 32.9 |
| Byron | 5,702 | $253,200 | $85,596 | 34.4 |
People and housing
| Peach County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $940 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $71,293 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
10,495 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,255 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 215 storm events in Peach County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Peach County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).